By  Samsom Wire

As of May 25, 2020  Kenya’s Ministry of Health confirmed 72 news cases of COVID-19, this brought a total number of infections to 1,286  with 402 recovered patients and 52 related deaths. Currently there is a cessation of movement in and out of the Eastleigh estates in Nairobi and Old Town in Mombasa until June 6. Meanwhile, mass testing has been rolled out in targeted areas. Samson Wire takes us through some of the images he captured.

 

Members of the Public queuing while maintaining social distancing at city hall Nairobi while going to seek for services. The Government has announced measures to be adhered to in public places in order to contain the deadly COVID19 pandemic.

 

A woman from Dandora Slums Carrying Covid-19 relief food that was donated by Sonko Rescue Team at Upperhill offices, Nairobi. Governor Mike Sonko food donations target less fortunate and vulnerable in all the 17 Sub Counties of the City of Nairobi. So far a total of 10,000 households have benefited from the initiative / Samson Wire.

 

Members of the public lining up at Umoja Health center where the ministry of health officials was camped to identify residents who may be infected with COVID19 / Samson Wire

 

A young lady reacting at the feel of Covid-19 testings by Nairobi Metropolitan Services Health officers at Umoja Health center Nairobi/ Samson Wire.

 

A man at Umoja Health center reacting to Covid-19 testings being conducted by the Ministry of Health official and Nairobi Metropolitan Services in the area. A total of 500 residents turned up for free screening that is being carried out to identify Kenyans who may have contacted COVID19 without being aware. The initiative according to County Health Promotion coordinator, Lilian Mutua targets all the Nairobi 17 Sub Counties / Samson Wire

 

 

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